BS EN 62005-9-1:2015

BSI Standards Publication

Fibre optic interconnecting
devices and passive
components — Reliability
Part 9-1: Qualification of passive
optical components


BRITISH STANDARD

BS EN 62005-9-1:2015
National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 62005-9-1:2015. It is
identical to IEC 62005-9-1:2015.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical
Committee GEL/86, Fibre optics, to Subcommittee GEL/86/2, Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of
a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2015.
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2015
ISBN 978 0 580 71066 7
ICS 33.180.20

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from

legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 October 2015.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication
Date

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EUROPEAN STANDARD

EN 62005-9-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

October 2015

ICS 33.180.20

English Version

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components Reliability - Part 9-1: Qualification of passive optical components
(IEC 62005-9-1:2015)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres
optiques - Fiabilité - Partie 9-1: Qualification des
composants optiques passifs

(IEC 62005-9-1:2015)

Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive
Bauteile - Zuverlässigkeit - Teil 9-1: Beurteilung der
passiven optischen Bauteile
(IEC 62005-9-1:2015)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-07-30. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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EN 62005-9-1:2015

European foreword
The text of document 86B/3896/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62005-9-1, prepared by SC 86B "Fibre
optic interconnecting devices and passive components" of IEC/TC 86 "Fibre optics" was submitted to
the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 62005-9-1:2015.
The following dates are fixed:
•

latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement

(dop)

2016-04-30

•

latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
the document have to be withdrawn

(dow)

2018-07-30

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.


Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62005-9-1:2015 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:

2

IEC 61300-2-5

NOTE

Harmonized as EN 61300-2-5.

IEC 61300-2-6

NOTE

Harmonized as EN 61300-2-6.

IEC 61300-2-7

NOTE

Harmonized as EN 61300-2-7.

IEC 61300-2-14

NOTE


Harmonized as EN 61300-2-14.

IEC 61300-2-15

NOTE

Harmonized as EN 61300-2-15.

IEC 61300-2-35

NOTE

Harmonized as EN 61300-2-35.


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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1
When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.

NOTE 2
Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is
available here: www.cenelec.eu.

Publication

Year

Title

EN/HD

Year

IEC 60749-26

-

Semiconductor devices - Mechanical and
climatic test methods Part 26: Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
sensitivity testing - Human body model
(HBM)

EN 60749-26

-

IEC 61300

series


Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures

EN 61300

series

IEC 61300-2-1

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-1: Tests - Vibration (sinusoidal)

EN 61300-2-1

-

IEC 61300-2-4

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-4: Tests - Fibre/cable retention

EN 61300-2-4


-

IEC 61300-2-9

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-9: Tests - Shock

EN 61300-2-9

-

IEC 61300-2-17

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-17: Tests - Cold

EN 61300-2-17

-

IEC 61300-2-18

-


Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-18: Tests - Dry heat - High
temperature endurance

EN 61300-2-18

-

IEC 61300-2-19

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-19: Tests - Damp heat (steady state)

EN 61300-2-19

-

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Publication


Year

Title

EN/HD

Year

IEC 61300-2-22

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-22: Tests - Change of temperature

EN 61300-2-22

-

IEC 61300-2-42

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-42: Tests - Static side load for strain
relief

EN 61300-2-42


-

IEC 61300-2-44

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-44: Tests - Flexing of the strain relief
of fibre optic devices

EN 61300-2-44

-

IEC 61300-2-47

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures Part 2-47: Tests - Thermal shocks

EN 61300-2-47

-

IEC 61753


series

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Performance
standard

EN 61753

series

IEC 61753-1

-

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components performance
standard Part 1: General and guidance for
performance standards

EN 61753-1

-

IEC 62005

series

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and
passive components - Reliability


EN 62005

series

IEC 62005-1

-

Reliability of fibre optic interconnecting
devices and passive components Part 1: Introductory guide and definitions

EN 62005-1

-

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ......................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 6
1

Scope ............................................................................................................................ 7


2

Normative references..................................................................................................... 7

3

Terms, definitions and abbreviations .............................................................................. 8

3.1
Terms and definitions ............................................................................................ 8
3.2
Abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 9
4
General requirements .................................................................................................... 9
4.1
DUT ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.2
Product family ....................................................................................................... 9
4.3
Service environments ............................................................................................ 9
5
Tests ........................................................................................................................... 10
5.1
General ............................................................................................................... 10
5.2
Quantity of the DUTs ........................................................................................... 10
5.3
Sequence ........................................................................................................... 10
5.4

Acceptance criteria ............................................................................................. 10
5.5
Test methods ...................................................................................................... 10
5.6
Severity .............................................................................................................. 11
6
Measurements ............................................................................................................. 11
6.1
General ............................................................................................................... 11
6.2
Measurements .................................................................................................... 11
6.3
Pass/fail criteria .................................................................................................. 11
6.4
Measurement methods ........................................................................................ 11
6.5
Required leak rate and residual gas analysis measurements ................................ 11
7
Report ......................................................................................................................... 11
Annex A (normative) Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments .................................................... 13
Annex B (normative) Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category U, uncontrolled environments ................................................ 15
Annex C (normative) Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) ............................. 16
Annex D (informative) Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive
optical components used in category C, category U and category O environments ............... 18
D.1

Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical

components used in category C, controlled environments .................................... 18
D.2
Optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in
category U, uncontrolled environments ................................................................ 20
D.3
Informative reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) ......................................... 20
Annex E (informative) Failure mode and known failure mechanisms for passive optical
components ........................................................................................................................ 22
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................... 42
Table 1 – Service environments .......................................................................................... 10
Table A.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category C, controlled environments (1 of 2) .................................................................... 13


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Table B.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category U, uncontrolled environments ............................................................................ 15
Table C.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) (1 of 2) ............................................. 16
Table D.1 – Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments (1 of 2) ........................................ 18
Table D.2 – Optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category U, uncontrolled environments ............................................................................ 20
Table D.3 – Informative reliability qualification tests for passive optical components

used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) ................................................. 21
Table E.1 – Failure mode and known failure mechanisms for passive optical
components (1 of 20) .......................................................................................................... 22


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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING DEVICES
AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
RELIABILITY –
Part 9-1: Qualification of passive optical components
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
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consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all

interested IEC National Committees.
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6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

International Standard IEC 62005-9-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 86B: Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS

Report on voting


86B/3896/FDIS

86B/3921/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.


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It is the intent of this standard to be compatible with and work in conjunction with the
performance standards defined in the IEC 61753 series, the test and measurement standards
defined in the IEC 61300 series, and the reliability standards defined in the IEC 62005 series.
A list of all parts in the IEC 62005 series, published under the general title, Fibre optic
interconnecting and passive components – Reliability, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
•

reconfirmed,

•

withdrawn,


•

replaced by a revised edition, or

•

amended.


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INTRODUCTION
Qualification reliability standards define the conditions for a set of stress tests, the passing of
which suggests an acceptable level of reliability in the referenced performance categories and
operating service environments. Upon passing, the specific product tested is called qualified
to that standard. The results of these tests are attribute data, i.e. pass or fail. True reliability
prediction and quantification requires significantly greater testing.
This International Standard is meant to be a general document that can be applied to all
passive optical components, except connectors. As such, it does not and cannot cover every
possible component and application. Its application to electrically assisted non-active
components such as optical switches is under study. The stress tests are specific and
explicitly defined to establish consistency. The measurements and pass/fail criteria are not
explicitly stated in this standard; however, guidance is given in the relevant clause to
establish reasonable parameters and values. Explicit reporting requirements are defined
which include written justifications and technical support for all selected measurements and

pass/fail criteria.


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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING DEVICES
AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
RELIABILITY –
Part 9-1: Qualification of passive optical components

1

Scope

This part of IEC 62005 establishes a general reliability qualification program that applies to all
passive fibre optic components except connectors and connector assemblies, the passing of
which, suggests a minimum level of reliability assurance and allows that specific device to be
called qualified to this standard.
The objectives of this International Standard are as follows:
–

to specify the requirements for a general reliability qualification standard (RQS) for
passive optical components;

–


to give direction to the supplier and to the end user on the production and purchase of
passive optical components to meet and verify reliability qualification standards for certain
specified service environments;

–

to give the minimum list of reliability qualification stress tests and conditions;

–

to establish guidance for the selection of appropriate measurements and pass/fail criteria;

–

to give relevant references; and

–

to establish the minimum reporting requirements.

This standard defines a series of stress tests, their severity, sequences, quantities of devices
under the test (DUT), acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements. It also gives guidelines
to selecting appropriate measurements and pass/fail criteria.

2

Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60749-26, Semiconductor devices – Mechanical and climatic test methods – Part 26:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity testing – Human body model (HBM)
IEC 61300 (all parts), Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic
test and measurement procedures
IEC 61300-2-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 2-1: Tests – Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 61300-2-4, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 2-4: Tests – Fibre/cable retention
IEC 61300-2-9, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 2-9: Tests – Shock


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IEC 61300-2-17, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-17: Tests – Cold
IEC 61300-2-18, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-18: Tests – Dry heat – High temperature endurance
IEC 61300-2-19, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-19: Tests – Damp heat (steady state)
IEC 61300-2-22, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-22: Tests – Change of temperature
IEC 61300-2-42, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-42: Tests – Static side load for strain relief

IEC 61300-2-44, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-44: Tests – Flexing of the strain relief of fibre optic
devices
IEC 61300-2-47, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-47: Tests – Thermal shocks
IEC 61753 (all parts), Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components
performance standard
IEC 61753-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components performance
standard – Part 1: General and guidance for performance standards
IEC 62005 (all parts), Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components –
Reliability
IEC 62005-1, Reliability of fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components –
Part 1: Introductory guide and definitions

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3.1

Terms, definitions and abbreviations
Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62005-1, as well as
the following apply.
3.1.1
reliability qualification stress test
RQST
test which applies a mechanical, electrical, optical, environmental or other stress or any
combination of the above to the DUT
Note 1 to entry:

This note applies to the French language only.


3.1.2
lot tolerance per cent defective
LTPD
level of quality that is unsatisfactory and should be rejected by the sampling plan
Note 1 to entry:

This note applies to the French language only.


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Abbreviations

CD

Chromatic dispersion

DUT

Devices under test

ESD

Electrostatic discharge


FMEA Failure mode and effect analysis
GDR

Group delay ripple

HBM

Human body model

LTPD Lot tolerance per cent defective
RQS

Reliability qualification standard

RQST Reliability qualification stress test
TDL

Temperature dependent loss

TEC

Thermo-electric cooler

VIPA

Virtually imaged phased array

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4.1


General requirements
DUT

The specific passive optical component to which this standard relates shall be clearly defined.
The DUTs shall be selected randomly from a larger population of samples such that the DUTs
are representative of devices that would be shipped to the customer.
Although it is anticipated that a homogeneous set of the DUTs be used for all tests in a RQS
program, it is recognized that this is not always possible or practical. When this is the case,
generally referred to as a ‘read across’ or a ‘test by similarity’, the specific description of the
products used in each test shall be stated. Justification for every ‘read across’ and ‘test by
similarity’ shall be documented. In addition, the level of manufacturing maturity of each DUT
type shall be defined, for example, the product is in production with all documentation or the
product is in development and was made with significant engineering support.
4.2

Product family

When one model number of a family of products is qualified and qualification is subsequently
claimed for the entire family of products, the DUT shall be the model number with the most
demanding specifications. Only models with equivalent or lesser specifications than the
device tested can be called qualified. The same applies if the test result is extended to
products of lower complexity.
EXAMPLE
is used.

Qualification of 1 x 8 splitters may be justified by qualification of 1 x 16 splitters if the same technology

In both cases, a technical argumentation is required to justify the qualification by similarity.
4.3


Service environments

The performance requirements for passive fibre optic components are defined in IEC 61753-1.
The relevant service environments for this standard are as follows:


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Table 1 – Service environments
Category

Environment

C

Controlled

U

Uncontrolled

O

Uncontrolled environment (sequential test)


In general, conducting a test to a more severe condition shall be regarded as having satisfied
the criteria for a less severe condition, thus eliminating the need for redundant testing.
Testing to a service environment of greater severity than that contained in Table 1 is not part
of the current issue of this RQST.

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5.1

Tests
General

Three types of tests are defined in Annex A, B, C and D. These are required tests, informative
tests and optional tests. The required tests which need to be carried out for each performance
category are defined in Annex A, for a controlled environment, and in Annexes B and C, for an
uncontrolled environment. The required tests shall be performed, the required measurements
taken and the data subjected to the pass/fail criteria.
The optional and the informative tests for each performance category are defined in Annex D.
The informative tests shall be performed and the required measurements taken. The
measured data shall be reported, however, the pass/fail criteria no longer apply. The optional
tests are not required, but may be performed. If performed, the required measurements shall
be taken and data subjected to the pass/fail criteria.
In order to qualify and certify the reliability of passive optical components and modules, it is
necessary to confirm their failure mode using failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) (see
Annex E), and to compare test items in FMEA and Annex A, B, C or D. When Annex A, B, C
or D does not cover all test items required by FMEA, tests in Annex E shall be carried out.
5.2

Quantity of the DUTs

The quantity of the DUTs shall be defined and shall never be less than the minimum required.

Additional DUTs can be added to a test at any time such that the required LTPD is met.
5.3

Sequence

The test sequence shall be defined. All tests may be run in parallel, series or series/parallel
except for the mechanical shock and vibration test. These shall be run in series with the
mechanical shock being first.
5.4

Acceptance criteria

The test acceptance (pass) criteria shall be defined. The number of failures in a test shall be
equal to or less than the LTPD allows in order to claim a pass for that test.
5.5

Test methods

The test method to be used shall be clearly defined for each test. The test measurements are
defined in the IEC 61300 series. Where this is not possible, such as when the IEC 61300 test
method has not been issued, other test methods may be defined. If a previously undefined
test method is used, the test method and details used shall be technically justified and
included in the RQST.


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Severity

The severity and duration of the variables in the tests shall be clearly defined.

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6.1

Measurements
General

This is a general standard and, as such, states limited measurement requirements because of
the broad range of the DUTs covered and their differing specific performance parameters.
Measurement selection for a product being qualified shall be justified and fully compliant with
that product’s IEC performance specification.
6.2

Measurements

The measurements used to determine whether or not an individual DUT has passed or failed
a specific test shall be defined. They can include absolute values and changes in those
absolute values.
6.3

Pass/fail criteria

The pass/fail criteria for each measurement shall be defined and justified. It can be no worse
than the end of life performance conditions stated in the relevant IEC performance standard.
In the event that an IEC performance document does not exist, the product’s publicly

advertised data sheet may be substituted.
6.4

Measurement methods

When an IEC measurement standard exists, it shall be used to perform the measurement.
When an IEC measurement standard does not exist, then accepted industry techniques can
be used as long as they are clearly defined.
6.5

Required leak rate and residual gas analysis measurements

Hermetic devices shall meet a leak rate of 5 × 10 -8 atm cm 3 /s (He) after each of the tests
except for electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the fibre or cable retention tests when the
hermetic seal is not being stressed in these tests.
The water vapour content as measured by residual gas analysis shall be ≤ 5 000 × 10 -6 for
hermetic devices only.
The water vapour content as measured by residual gas analysis shall be measured and
reported after the damp heat (steady state) test for hermetic devices only.

7

Report

When a report is written, it shall contain the following minimum information:
a) A table with headings for the test name; test longevity and severity of the test; number of
devices in the test; number of devices that failed during the test results.
b) Full description of the DUT.
c) Test procedure.
d) Description of and justification for all read ‘acrosses’ or ‘tests by similarity’.

e) The sequence of tests for every group of parts.
f)

Service environment to which qualification is being claimed.

g) Test method reference or full description of test method.


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h) Description of and justification for all measurement reported.
i)

Description of and justification for all pass/fail reported.

j)

Tables and/or charts and/or other means such that the reader can verify that the
requirements were met. For example, a simple table of minimum and maximum, values or
a chart of parameter vs. time with the pass/fail criteria clearly marked.


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Annex A
(normative)
Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category C, controlled environments
The required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category C,
controlled environments, are summarized in Table A.1.
Table A.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category C, controlled environments (1 of 2)
Test name

Requirements

Sequential
/parallel

LTPD
%

Min
qty.

No.
of
fail.

References/
Remarks


Required tests
Reinforced cable:
Load: 1 N
Static side
load

Duration: 60 min
Secondary coated fibres

IEC 61300-2-42
P
NOTE 3

20

11

0

NA for connector,
plug and receptacle
styles

20

11

0

NOTE 4


20

11

0

NOTE 4

20

11

0

Load: 0,2 N
Duration: 5 min
Number of shocks: 5 times/dir,
6 directions
Shock level: 4,9 N
Mechanical
shock
(impact test)

Duration: 1 ms
or

G1-1

Drop height: 1,8 m


NOTE 1

Number of drops per three
mutually perpendicular axes: 8
Number of repetitions of impact
test cycle: 5
Acceleration: 20 G
Frequency: 20 Hz to 2 000 Hz
Duration: 4 min/cycle, 4
cycle/axis
or
Vibration

Acceleration: 20 G or
1,52 mm}

G1-2
NOTE 2

Frequency: 10 Hz to 2 000 Hz
Duration: Sweep cycle
performed 12 times in each of
three mutually perpendicular
directions
Temperature
cycling

Temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C


P

Dwell time: ≥ 15 min

NOTE 3

Number of cycles: 100

NOTE 4


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Table A.1 (2 of 2)
Test name

Requirements

Sequential
/parallel

Min
qty.

No.
of

fail.

References/
Remarks

20

11

0

NOTE 4

20

11

0

NOTE 4

20

11

0

NOTE 4

LTPD

%

Required tests ( continued)
Damp heat
(steady state)
Non-hermetic
devices

Temperature: 85 °C
Humidity: 85 %RH
Duration:
500 h

P
NOTE 3

Damp heat
(steady state)

Temperature: 85 ºC
Humidity: 85 %RH

P

Hermetic
devices

100 h

NOTE 3


–40 °C or min. storage T
Low
temperature
storage

Humidity: Uncontrolled

P

2 000 h

NOTE 3

NOTE 1

G1-1 means group of parts number 1, test number 1.

NOTE 2

G1-2 means group of parts number 1, test number 2.

NOTE 3 P means that this test may be run separately (in parallel) or in any combination of series/parallel with
other tests.
NOTE 4 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from GR-1221-CORE, Issue 3, Generic
Reliability Assurance Requirements for Passive Optical Components


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Annex B
(normative)
Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category U, uncontrolled environments
The required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category U,
uncontrolled environments, are summarized in Table B.1
Table B.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category U, uncontrolled environments
Test name

Requirements

Sequentia
l/parallel

LTPD
%

Min
qty

No.
of
fail.

References


Required tests
Shock

4,9 N, 5 shocks/direction,
6 directions, 1 ms pulse half
sine wave pulse

G1-1

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-9

Vibration

0,2 N above 60 Hz, sinusoidal
1,52 mm below 60 Hz, 10 Hz to
2 000 Hz, 20 min/axis, 3 axes,
12 sweeps at 1 octave/min

G1-2

20

11


0

IEC 61300-2-1

Thermal
shock

∆T = 100 °C, 0 °C to 100 °C, 5
min dwells, ≤ 10 s transfer
time, liquid to liquid

P

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-47

Solderability
(if applicable)

6 s , 245 °C, no steam ageing

P

20


11

0

P

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-4

P

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-18

P

20

11


0

IEC 61300-2-19

P

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-19

Change of
temperature

500 cycles from –40 °C to
+85 °C, dwell time ≥ 15 min,
ramp 1 °C/min
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 10
min and after the test

P

20


11

0

IEC 61300-2-22

ESD (only for
ESD sensitive
component)

HBM to failure

P

NA

6

0

IEC 60749-26

Fibre Integrity

Dry heat –
high
temperature
storage

Damp heat

(steady state)
Non-hermetic
devices
Damp heat
(steady state)
Hermetic
devices

Reinforced cables:
2 min , 10 N ± 1N, 5 N/s
Buffered fibres:
1 min at 5 N ± 0,5 N, 0,5 N/s
2 000 h , 85 °C at < 40 % RH
or maximum advertised storage
temperature
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test
2 000 h, 85 °C/85 % RH
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test
500 h, 85 °C/85 % RH
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test



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Annex C
(normative)
Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential)
The required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category O,
uncontrolled environments (sequential), are summarized in Table C.1.
Table C.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) (1 of 2)
Test name

Requirements

Sequential
/
parallel

LTPD
%

Min.
qty

No.

of
fail.

References/
Remarks

Required tests
Shock

4,9 N, 5 shocks per direction,
6 directions, 1 ms pulse half
sine wave pulse

G1-1

20

11

0

NOTE 1

Vibration

0,2 N above 60 Hz, sinusoidal
1,52 mm below 60 Hz, 10 Hz to
2 000 Hz, 20 min/axis, 3 axes,
2 sweeps at 1 octave/min


G1-2

20

11

0

NOTE 1

Thermal
shock

∆T = 100 °C, 0 °C to 100 °C, 5
min dwells, ≤ 10 s transfer
time, liquid to liquid

P

20

11

0

NOTE 1
NOTE 2

Solderability


Fibre integrity

Dry heat –
high
temperature
storage

Damp heat
(steady state)
Non-hermetic
devices
Damp heat
(steady state)
Hermetic
devices

6 s, 245 °C, no steam ageing

Reinforced cables:
2 min, 10 N ± 1 N, 5 N/s
Buffered fibres:
1 min, 5 N ± 0,5 N, 0,5 N/s
2 000 h, 85 °C at < 40 % RH or
maximum advertised storage
temperature
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test


P

20

11

0

Only for components
including electrical
circuits

P

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-4

P

20

11

0


NOTE 1

P

20

11

0

NOTE 1

P

20

11

0

NOTE 1

2 000 h, 85 °C/85 % RH
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test.
500 h, 85 °C/85 % RH
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test

at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test


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Table C.1 (2 of 2)
LTPD
%

Min.
qty

No.
of
fail.

References/
Remarks

P

20

11

0


NOTE 1

Change of
temperature

500 cycles from –40 °C to
+85 °C, dwell time ≥15 min,
ramp 1 °C/min
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 10 min
and after the test

P

20

11

0

NOTE 1

ESD (only for
ESD sensitive
component)

HBM to failure


P

NA

6

0

NOTE 1

Test name

Sequential
/parallel

Requirements

Required tests
–40 °C or min storage T
Humidity: Uncontrolled
Low
temperature
storage

2 000 h
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60 min
and after the test


NOTE 1 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from GR-1221-CORE, Issue 3, Generic
Reliability Assurance Requirements for Passive Optical Components
NOTE 2 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from MIL-STD-883, Method 2003,
Solderability .


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Annex D
(informative)
Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive
optical components used in category C,
category U and category O environments
D.1

Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments

The informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category C, controlled environments, are summarized in Table D.1.
Table D.1 – Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments (1 of 2)
Test name

Requirements


Sequential
/parallel

LTPD
%

Min
qty.

No.
of
fail.

20

11

0

20

11

0

NOTE 2

20

11


0

NOTE 2

20

11

0

NOTE 2

References/
Remarks

Informative tests
Temperature
cycling

Temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C

P

Dwell time: ≥ 15 min

NOTE 1

NOTE 2


Number of cycles: 500
Damp heat
(steady state)
Non-hermetic
devices
Damp heat
(steady state)
Hermetic
devices
Low
temperature
storage

Temperature: 85 °C
Humidity: 85 % RH
Duration:
2 000 h

Temperature: 85 ºC
Humidity: 85 % RH
500 h
–40 °C or min. storage T
Humidity: Uncontrolled
≥ 5 000 h

P
NOTE 1

P
NOTE 1


P
NOTE 1
Optional tests

Fibre flex

Loose buffered /reinforced
cable

P

Load: 4,4 N

NOTE 1

NOTE 2
20

11

0

Duration: 30 cycles

Fibre twist

Loose buffered /reinforced
cable


P

Load: 4,4 N

NOTE 1

Duration: 10 cycles

NA for connector
plug and adaptor
styles
NOTE 2

20

11

0

NA for connector
plug and adaptor
styles


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Table D.1 (2 of 2)


Test name

Requirements

Sequential
/parallel

LTPD
%

Min
qty.

No.
of
fail.

20

11

0

Only for hermetic
sealed

20

11


0

NOTE 2

References/
Remarks

Optional tests
Temperature range:
∆T=100 °C (0 °C à 100 °C)
Thermal
shock

Dwell times: ≥ 5 min
Transfer time: ≤ 10 s

P
NOTE 1

NOTE 2

Number of cycles: 15
Temperature: 85 ºC
High
temperature
storage (dry)

Humidity: < 40 % RH
Duration: 2 000 h (required

test)

P
NOTE 1

5 000 h ( informative test)

Solderability

Electrostatic
discharge
(ESD)

245 ºC, 7 s

C = 100 pF, R = 1,5 kΩ, 500 V

P
NOTE 1

P
NOTE 1

NOTE 3
20

11

0


Only for components
including electrical
circuits
NOTE 2

-

-

Only for components
including electrical
circuits

NOTE 1 P means that this test may be run separately (in parallel) or in any combination of series parallel with
other tests.
NOTE 2 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from GR-1221-CORE, Issue 3, Generic
Reliability Assurance Requirements for Passive Optical Components
NOTE 3

The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from MIL-STD-883, Method 2003.


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Optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category U, uncontrolled environments

The optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category U,
uncontrolled environments, are summarized in Table D.2.
Table D.2 – Optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category U, uncontrolled environments
Test name

Requirements

Sequentia
l/parallel

LTPD
%

Min
qty

No.
of
fail.

References

Optional tests
Damp heat
(steady state)
Non-hermetic

devices
Damp heat
(steady state)
Hermetic
devices

Change of
temperature

Low
temperature
storage (cold)

D.3

5 000 h, 85 ºC/85 % RH
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test

P

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-19


5 000 h, 85 ºC/85 % RH
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test

P

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-19

1 000 cycles from –40 °C to
+85 °C, dwell time ≥ 15 min,
ramp 1ºC/min
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 10
min and after the test

P

20

11


0

IEC 61300-2-22

2 000 h, –40 °C or minimum
advertised storage conditions
Measurement of IL and RL
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test

P

20

11

0

IEC 61300-2-17

Informative reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential)

The informative reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category
O, uncontrolled environments (sequential), are summarized in Table D.3.